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Magic: The Gathering

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join other new and expert gamers in person to play encounters, trade cards, and utilize materials provided by Wizards of the Coast's MagiKids program! New players rece...

Required

Teen Grab 'n' Go Kit

All Day
Children's Library at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

While supplies last, stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a fun and crafty take-home kit! June Pom Pom Cacti July Quilling Paper Flowers August Shrinky-Din...

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Chess Club for Grades 5–8

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person for chess! Both new and established players are welcome.

Required

Leave a Plant, Love a Plant Drop-Off

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 9:00am - 6:00pm
Foyer (East) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Details:

Calling all plant enthusiasts! Starting today, drop off indoor plants that no longer delight you, and stop by again tomorrow to adopt some new‑to‑you leafy loves. We welcome pest-f...

Leave a Plant, Love a Plant Swap

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
Foyer (East) at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Details:

Calling all plant enthusiasts! Donate indoor plants that no longer delight you and adopt some new‑to‑you leafy loves. We welcome pest-free indoor plants (in pots you are willi...

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Reg 'n' Go Kit: Coffee Filter Candy Corn

All Day
Visit the Adult Services Desk at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Fall into fall with this craft featuring food dye and coffee filters!

Required

Teen Maker Studio: Virtual Reality Vacation

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person to take over the Media Lab! Travel the world with the Meta Quest 3 VR headset.

Required
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Drop-in Playtime

Friday, September 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in to enjoy toys, puppets, LEGOs, and more in the Children's Library!

Add Your Own Design to a Tote Bag

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Register and join us in person to learn how to use a sublimation printer and heat press transfer machine to add your favorite picture or design to a tote bag.

Required

Drop-in LEGO Club

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in and build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week!

image of "Magic the Gathering for Grades 5–12"

Magic: The Gathering

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join other new and expert gamers in person to play encounters, trade cards, and utilize materials provided by Wizards of the Coast's MagiKids program! New players rece...

Required
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Drop-in Playtime

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in to enjoy toys, puppets, LEGOs, and more in the Children's Library!

Intro to Vinyl

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Media Lab at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Details:

Join us for intro-level instruction on using a vinyl cutter. Learn about both sticky/adhesive and heat transfer methods while creating your own vinyl cutting design.

Required

Solve Our Breakout EDU Escape Boxes

All Day
Children's Library at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

It’s like an escape room in a box! Gather your group to tackle BreakoutEDU riddles and puzzles. No more than 6 people per group. At least one person must be over the age of 12. ...

Kids Grab 'n' Go Creativity Kit

All Day
Children's Library at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

On the listed Mondays while supplies last, drop in to the Children's Library to grab a kit to make at home.

Teen Grab 'n' Go Kit

All Day
Children's Library at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

While supplies last, stop by the Youth Services Desk and pick up a fun and crafty take-home kit! September Bleeding Tissue Paper Bookmarks October Oreo Spiders & Ed...

Self-Guided StoryWalk® on the Library Lawn

All Day 9/16 - 9/23
Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Kids and Families, Everyone
Details:

Slow down and enjoy some family and friend time, fresh air, and a story! Take in the images and prose of a picture book one spread at a time on StoryWalk® signs around the Library ...

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Chess Club for Grades 5–8

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Teens
Details:

Register and join us in person for chess! Both new and established players are welcome.

Required
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Drop-in Playtime

Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in to enjoy toys, puppets, LEGOs, and more in the Children's Library!

Drop-in LEGO Club

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in and build your own amazing LEGO creation or tackle our challenge of the week!

image of Drop-in Playtime with multi colored time in primary colors with imagery of LEGOS, blocks, and puppets

Drop-in Playtime

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Kasian Room at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Kids and Families
Details:

Drop in to enjoy toys, puppets, LEGOs, and more in the Children's Library!

Reg 'n' Go Kit: Octopus Windchime

All Day
Visit the Adult Services Desk at Lake Forest Library
Age Group:
Adults
Lake Forest Reads / lfreads-events:

This event is part of Lake Forest Reads, our One Book, One Community program. To learn more, visit our Lake Forest Reads page. lfreads-events

Details:

In celebration of Lake Forest Read's Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, create a unique octopus-shaped windchime.

Required